Pentium E6700 vs Celeron G470
Pentium E6700
Celeron G470
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium E6700 is positioned at rank 915 and the Celeron G470 is on rank 542, so the Celeron G470 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E6700
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E6700 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+99%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E6700 and Celeron G470
Pentium E6700
The Pentium E6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,219 points. Launch price was $80.
Celeron G470
The Celeron G470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,225 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium E6700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron G470 offers 1 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium E6700 has 1 more core. The Pentium E6700 is built on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E6700 scores 1,219 against the Celeron G470's 1,225 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron G470. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium E6700 vs 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G470.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1.5 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | — |
| PassMark | 1,219 | 1,225 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E6700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron G470 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Celeron G470 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium E6700) vs 16 (Celeron G470) — the Celeron G470 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x virtualization. The Celeron G470 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium E6700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium E6700 targets Desktop, Celeron G470 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G470 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x | VT-x |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E6700 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G470 debuted at $35. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Pentium E6700 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E6700 delivers 243.8 pts/$ vs 122.5 pts/$ for the Celeron G470 — making the Pentium E6700 the 66.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E6700 | Celeron G470 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $35-59% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 243.8+99% | 122.5 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2013 |
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